BlackBerry 101

When it comes to our personal information, it's irreplaceable. Don't take the risk of an accident happening that may wipe out all of those important files on your PlayBook. If you haven't backed up your tablet lately, we suggest you do so ASAP. I can't tell you how many times users come into our forum with stories of losing important files because they neglected to back up their device. We are going to cover the necessary steps on how to backup information from a BlackBerry PlayBook via Desktop Manager Software. And you will have no excuse, as it is a simple process, and only takes a few minutes. For information on how to restore backed up data to a BlackBerry PlayBook, see How to restore data to a BlackBerry PlayBook.

Having trouble figuring out all the swiping gestures on your new PlayBook? We are going to provide you a guide of the various gestures so you can navigate confidently across the PlayBook OS, and start utilizing your PlayBook to the fullest.

Want to know what it’s like to take brand new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet out of the box and set it up for the first time? You'll be able to dive right in and enjoy your new PlayBook by following our handy visual guide on how to get started. Be sure to leave any questions for us in the comments!

Here is a little how-to video for those of you who have ever wondered how to scan those box shaped abstract QR codes from BlackBerry App World. This way you can search App World from your desktop computer, and then simply scan the QR code with your device to download and install. Here are the simple steps:

Launch App World.

Press menu key and select 'scan a bar code' from the list.

Hold camera over QR code and let it focus on the code and a link will pop up.

We all love installing the latest leaked OS and fresh off the market beta Apps, but not always so things go the way would like them to. This time around from our BlackBerry 101 guides, we will be taking you through a step by step process on how to fix your Blackberry if you ever “nuke” the darn thing.

This is an all inclusive guide on how to upgrade your device. Everything you will need to know from start to finish.
Whether you are the proud new owner of a Blackberry and want the latest and greatest official operating system, or you sit by the forums waiting for the next leak to drop, this guide is for you.

This tutorial has been broken down into sections, so whether you need help to the end, or just in parts, it should be organized for you...